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Button-up Shirt Long Sleeve FILIGRAN – a grey artist shirt with quiet graphic depth

In FILIGRAN, day and night do not meet as a harsh contrast. They move into one another as a quiet transition. Black, grey and white create the feeling of those in-between moments when thoughts become clearer: early in the morning, late in the evening, between two places or in the middle of a meaningful conversation. The fine lines suggest traces, paths and connections. When someone asks about FILIGRAN, the story is easy to tell: this shirt is about opposites that do not compete, but form one calm, graphic image.

The design was created by RITA GOLDSCHMIDT. The artist from Meissen studied at the Technical University of Dresden, gained experience at the State Porcelain Manufactory Meissen and now runs her own art studio. Her engagement with figures, sculptures and surfaces is reflected in FILIGRAN: the design is not loud, but fine, structured and full of subtle tension.

Black, grey and white with refined structure

As a grey long sleeve shirt for men, FILIGRAN feels elegant, graphic and composed. Black gives the design depth and quiet presence. Grey mediates between the surfaces and softens the contrast. White opens the composition and brings light into the artwork. The result is a men’s artist shirt that attracts attention without forcing it.

FILIGRAN works with black trousers, light chinos, denim or reduced contemporary outfits. It fits office days, exhibitions, travel, dinners, celebrations and relaxed private moments with equal ease. Under a jacket it appears cultivated; worn open, it shows a stronger artistic character. This is a designer shirt for men who want a graphic statement, but not a loud surface.

Not repeat fabric, but placed artwork

The essential difference lies in the GERMENS concept. FILIGRAN is not simple repeat fabric, not a randomly scaled all-over design and not a motif merely enlarged or reduced from one size to another. Separate print files are prepared for every size from XS to 6XL. The artwork is adapted precisely to the proportions of each size and placed across 21 individual fabric pieces.

Only after printing is the cotton fabric, produced in Saxony, carefully cut by hand and assembled. Front, back, sleeves, collar and angled cuffs therefore form one coherent visual composition. The lines do not travel across seams by chance; they remain part of an intentionally placed design. The result is not an ordinary patterned shirt, but wearable art. Thanks to the size-specific placement, FILIGRAN remains balanced and equal in larger sizes such as 3XL, 4XL, 5XL and 6XL.

100% cotton, comfort and craftsmanship

FILIGRAN is made from 100% cotton. The fabric is natural, skin-friendly, breathable, odor-neutral, durable and pleasantly comfortable. This makes the shirt suitable for long days, travel, events and everyday wear while keeping its cultivated appearance. It is a cotton shirt for men who value comfort, clarity and artistic character in one garment.

The construction follows the characteristic GERMENS standard: the GERMENS collar notch, angled cuffs, sturdy buttons sewn with a shank, a Kent collar with stainless steel collar stays and very close stitching along the edges. These details give FILIGRAN shape, stability and a refined finish. The shirt is limited to 99 pieces; available sizes are delivered quickly, while sizes not in stock are individually produced and may take several weeks. This made-to-order approach helps avoid overproduction and supports a more sustainable way of creating distinctive clothing.

Fit, alteration service and care

New customers should use the home try-on service early in the process. It is free, with only a small deposit that is refunded or credited afterwards. This makes it easy to test the right size at home before ordering this distinctive long sleeve shirt.

After purchase, the alteration service can refine the fit further. Sleeve length, waist, back darts or hem length can be adjusted. This turns an expressive casual shirt into a garment that also sits precisely on the body.

Care is straightforward: wash FILIGRAN at 30 degrees, use color detergent without bleach, a little fabric softener is possible, and do not tumble dry. Afterwards, iron hot or use a shirt-finishing mannequin. The detailed care instructions help preserve shape, contrast and expression over time. FILIGRAN remains a comfortable, durable and conversation-starting GERMENS long sleeve shirt with refined graphic presence.